View of a large building complex on a cliff that’s hugged by the ocean below

The resort is located in one of Northern California’s most beautiful settings, Half Moon Bay, and sits atop a bluff overlooking the ocean.

Hotel Lobby

In the lobby, coastal elegance is paired with touches inspired by the resort’s Northern California setting.

Cliff-Top Setting

Overlooking the beach from atop a bluff, this Half Moon Bay hotel offers both seclusion from the city and access to nature.

A terrace with adirondack chairs and a firepit

Ocean Lawn Fire Pits

As the day winds down at this Half Moon Bay resort, guests can admire the view from the Ocean Lawn firepits.

Sunset view of a large grassy area with houses around the perimeter

Guest Houses

Set apart from the main resort, Guest Houses are ideal for those seeking privacy and space during their Half Moon Bay retreat.

Lounge with seating areas, a fireplace and section with café tables

The Conservatory

Inspired by a modern beach house, The Conservatory invites resort guests to enjoy refreshing cocktails and views of Half Moon Bay.

A room with a king bed, desk and sofa in front of a window overlooking the ocean

Coastal View Guest Room

Coastal View Guest Rooms feature Northern California charm and a sunlit seating area overlooking the ocean.

A bedroom leads to a furnished patio overlooking the ocean

Ocean Front Terrace Room

Guests staying in Ocean View Terrace Fire Pit Rooms can experience Northern California’s colorful sunsets from the privacy of their own space.

Ocean Front Terrace Room

Guest House Ocean View Fire Pit Suites feature indoor and outdoor living spaces with beautiful Half Moon Bay views.

A lounge with dining tables, a fireplace and a kitchen island with snacks

Club Lounge

On the Club Level of this luxury Half Moon Bay resort, suite guests enjoy access to the lounge including complimentary culinary offerings.

The Ritz-Carlton Suite is the largest suite at the resort featuring a grand living room, two bedrooms, a butler's kitchen and panoramic ocean views.

The bedrooms of Signature Suites feature a four-poster king bed and panoramic ocean and coastal views.

Airy space with dining tables and an entire wall of windows overlooking the ocean

The Conservatory

In The Conservatory restaurant at this Half Moon Bay resort, diners have a full view of the Pacific Ocean.

Stools set up against a bar with a cabinet of liquor behind it

The Conservatory Bar

At The Conservatory restaurant and bar, cocktails are crafted from herbs sourced from Half Moon Bay.

Large dining room with tables for four and two, an arched wood ceiling and windows along one wall

Navio Dining Room

Navio restaurant in Half Moon Bay offers a refined setting for locally sourced seafood dishes.

Square table with two armchairs, wine and a plate of food next to a window overlooking the ocean

Navio

The dining room at Navio seafood restaurant offers enchanting views of Half Moon Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Room with a bay window and large rectangular dining table set for eight

The Private Dining Room

The private dining room at Navio restaurant offers a scenic view of the ocean and the 18th hole of the championship golf course.

Row of treadmills and an elliptical next to an open door leading to a furnished patio

Fitness Center

The spa experience at this Half Moon Bay resort includes a 24-hour fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment.

Room with a long meeting table in the middle beneath two large lighting fixtures

Montara Meeting Room

Elegant and simple, the Montara meeting space in Half Moon Bay can host up to 80 guests for a presentation or reception.

A podium overlooks a large ballroom with rows of chairs

Ballroom Presentation

The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom in Half Moon Bay is the largest along the Northern California coast and can host a meeting for up to 810 guests.

An ocean-view lawn with lounge-like seating areas

Mar Vista Lawn

Outdoor event spaces at this Half Moon Bay resort include the oceanview Mar Vista Lawn.

Dining tables in a room with large windows

Miramar Ballroom

Perfect for meetings, banquets and other events, the Miramar Ballroom features views of the Half Moon Bay coast and abundant natural light.

A large lawn with rows of chairs divided by an aisle

Mar Vista Lawn Wedding

The Mar Vista Lawn is among the outdoor wedding venues at this Half Moon Bay resort.

Room with a domed ceiling, large windows and banquet tables

The Observatory

Designed for more intimate Bay Area weddings, the Observatory venue features a beach view and dramatic high ceiling.

Aerial view of a large lawn next to the ocean with rows of chairs facing a floral arch

Ocean Lawn Wedding

Host an outdoor wedding at this Bay Area resort with venues including the spectacular Ocean Lawn.

Tables set for a formal meal with large floral centerpieces

Ballroom Social Event

The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom at this Half Moon Bay resort offers a flexible venue that can accommodate large wedding celebrations.

Surfing

Northern California is a dream vacation destination with some of the best surfing beaches along the coast.

An evening view of a city overlooking a bay

San Francisco

Less than 45 minutes from San Francisco, this Half Moon Bay resort is perfect for exploring Northern California.

Bay and Golden Gate Bridge View

Less than an hour from this Half Moon Bay resort, San Francisco offers iconic sights, a rich culinary scene and a vibrant city energy.

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Half Moon Bay, California

Name: The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Address: 1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay,, California, 94019
Telephone: 16507127000

EXPERIENCE COASTAL LUXURY AT THIS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HOTEL, SET ATOP A SECLUDED BLUFF OVERLOOKING THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

Perched atop a rugged oceanside bluff in the San Francisco Bay Area, just 30 minutes from San Francisco and Silicon Valley, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay delivers a 5-star, luxury resort experience unlike any other. Designed to be both admired and experienced, the hotel celebrates small details with outdoor firepits surrounded by Adirondack chairs, a Club Lounge offering local wines and spa treatments driven by the seasons.

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